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Through the Pack

2005

Jörg Schmeisser

Associated Names

Jörg Schmeisser

Artist, German, 1942 - 2012

The image displays irregular shapes and flowing lines converging in an abstract composition. The shapes lack specific definitions, resembling natural forms like stones or water surfaces. Various shades of blue and white hint at marble textures or frozen landscapes, evoking undulating waves or rocky structures under ice. The overall arrangement prompts viewers to recognize similarities with natural terrains like glaciers or ocean depths.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in blue on Rives BFK wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Eric Denker in honor of Lynn P. Russell, Curator of Education
Dimensions

plate: 49.5 x 21.9 cm (19 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.)
sheet: 55.9 x 38.1 cm (22 x 15 in.)
overall (portfolio): 62.2 x 41.9 cm (24 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2005.102.5.20

The image shows a small, central silhouette of two people dancing within a predominantly white space. The figures are in an intimate pose where one leans back while the other supports them. The silhouettes lack detail, with no visible facial features. One figure has short hair or a smooth head shape, while the other's head is similarly nondescript. The attire is not detailed but suggests dance attire. The silhouettes do not hold any objects. The background is plain white, emphasizing the interaction between the figures. — Tango

Jack Boul

2005

This is a photograph of a printed portfolio cover. The cover is titled "The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation", featuring white text on a plain dark background. The composition of the photograph is simple, emphasizing the textual content on the portfolio cover. — The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation

Various Artists

2005

The image shows an elevated viewpoint of a landscape with a waterway winding through grassy terrain. The horizon is not visible, focusing on the land and water. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing patterns of grass and water movement. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of grey for depth and contrast. A figure in a boat is at the forefront, with handwritten text along the left edge. In the distance, dense grass covers the top of the image. — In Laguna (On the Lagoon)

Livio Ceschin

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Portfolio acquired by NGA in 2005. Gift of Eric Denker, Washington, D.C.

Associated Names

Denker, Eric

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 13/80; lower center in graphite: Through the Pack; lower right in graphite: Jörg / Schmeisser / '05

Watermarks

[Hahnemühle symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q76346673

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